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Ferncliff Manor Inc
Yonkers, NY · EIN 133383654 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ferncliffmanor.org
revenue
$6.2M
expenses
$6.0M
net assets
$2.2M
employees
88
volunteers
10
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

Ferncliff Manor provides innovative and integrated support to individuals with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities, and their families, by striving to meet their unique needs as we guide them to self-rewarding and independent lives within the community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ferncliff Manor Inc provides residential services, personal care, and vocational support for adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The organization operates group homes in multiple Westchester County, NY communities, emphasizing community inclusion and independent living. It also runs advocacy and service programs such as the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Yonkers.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Inclusivity Programs
Facilitates community integration through social, recreational, and vocational activities that foster belonging and personal growth.
Individual Residential Alternatives
Provides supportive group home living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Westchester County, NY, promoting emotional and physical well-being.
Kiwanis Aktion Club of Yonkers
Service club for individuals with disabilities that engages in community projects such as fundraising, supply drives, and awareness walks, sponsored by the Yonkers Kiwanis Club.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Book donation drives for public libraries
      Organizes book drives to supply Little Free Libraries in multiple communities including Yonkers, Ardsley, Ossining, and New Rochelle, NY.
  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
    • Community outreach and awareness participation
      Participates in community events such as the Westchester/Putnam Autism Speaks Walk to raise awareness for autism.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Fundraising for community support initiatives
      Raises funds to support external programs including the Westchester County Diaper Bank, scholarship funding for the Yonkers Kiwanis Club, and school supplies for a Kiwanis-sponsored summer camp.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential and personal care services for individuals with disabilities
      Provides residential services, personal care, and lifestyle and vocational support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through supportive group homes and community-based programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.18M
Contributions & grants$121K2%
Program service revenue$6.04M98%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$6.01M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.38M
Cash$1.77M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.16M
Net assets$2.22M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Lori Fernandes Registered Nurse 15 $133K
Wilma Joseph Program Director 40 $103K
Kristen Yurczak Executive Director 15 $41K
Alicia Tenny CFO 15 $21K
Paul Thau CFO 15 $4K
board members · 9
  • Benjamin Zebermyer — Director
  • Father John Duffell — Director
  • Hasa Kingo — Director
  • James Cavanaugh — Director
  • Kristina Cassell — Secretary
  • Laurie Vanderhart — Treasurer
  • Marc Sharff — Director
  • Sheryl Frishman — President
  • Sister Eileen Gannon — Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Benjamin Zelermyer, Esq Partner — Board member providing governance and legal oversight.
  • Grassroots Trust Partner — Sponsor supporting Ferncliff Manor's programs and residents.
  • Inspirable.com Partner — Website maintenance and WordPress care provider
  • Sr. Eileen Gannon Partner — Board member contributing to organizational leadership and mission guidance.
  • Yonkers Kiwanis Club Partner — Chartered and funds the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Yonkers in partnership with Ferncliff Manor, Inc.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Person-Centered Community Integration
    methodology: person_centered_community_integration
    By centering services on individual goals and abilities, we promote meaningful community participation and lifelong well-being because personalized support increases engagement and self-determination among individuals with disabilities.
  • Structured Peer Engagement for Empowerment
    methodology: service_club_model_for_disabilities
    By engaging individuals with disabilities in team-based community service through the Aktion Club model, we build confidence and social inclusion because structured peer participation fosters belonging and civic contribution.
  • Supportive Group Living Model
    methodology: supportive_group_housing
    By providing tailored residential supports in group homes, individuals with developmental and physical disabilities achieve greater independence and quality of life because living in a structured, supportive community fosters stability and personal growth.